Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Manager (FTC) | Fine Dining Restaurant
Contract Period: September to end of April
80 seats | Modern fine dining concept | Working towards Michelin recognition
PACKAGE
- Rate: €15 per hour
- Approx. 37 hours per week
- Accommodation available (to be rented by candidate)
- 6-day work week (dinner service only)
CONTRACT NOTES
- Fixed-term contract (September to end of April)
- Contract to be signed by end of June (3-month working permit process required)
- Candidate responsible for visa costs and flights
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for the overall management of an 80-seat fine dining restaurant, ensuring smooth dinner service operations, strong team leadership and consistently high service standards in line with an evolving fine dining concept.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee daily dinner service operations
- Manage and lead front-of-house team
- Ensure exceptional guest experience and service standards
- Coordinate reservations, seating and floor management
- Handle guest relations, feedback and service recovery
- Maintain smooth communication between kitchen and service teams
- Train, supervise and support service staff
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures and service standards
- Assist with stock control and basic operational administration
- Drive consistency and efficiency during service periods
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior FOH Manager in fine dining
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent guest relations and communication abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume service environment
- Solid understanding of modern fine dining service standards
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to work evenings and a 6-day service week
- Valid documentation for visa application process
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Hands-on and service-driven approach
- Strong leadership presence
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Passionate about fine dining and guest experience
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Team-oriented with a proactive mindset